Microhook on Switchkites Bar

[queneseb]

Hi brah,

I'm seb from Guadeloupe Island, I would like to adapt a sort of micro hook system on my Switchkites controller. Is there any way to modify easily my controller?

Cheers

[Toby]

not yet! But the Switch Bar could be turned into a bar with a microloop.
It just needs a hook onto its metal part above the QR.
Any designer out there?

[jyetley]

How about repurposing a sliding-stopper as a micro-hook, as shown below. I simply took a round file to one of mine. I don't have a micro-loop yet, however this configuration looks like it might work.

Both North and Core use to produce micro-hooks, however neither still does. I suspect this is due to safety concerns and potential liability issues. Fortunately, the North Micro-loops are still available, and that the Switch bars have a solid aluminum thru hole. Placement of the loop will be critical to it's function and strength. Best of luck to you.

[Toby]

That looks sweet!

All North has to do is to reproduce the old bar.
As good as it gets, no need for all the latest gimmicks on the new bars...

[jyetley]

The top part of the sliding-stopper can be cut down to about half of it's length, in order to increase the bar throw and easy hooking-up. What's the diameter of the North Micro-loop?

[Toby]

maybe 4mm

[jyetley]

Toby,
I got my new Micro-loop in the mail today. Do you have any advice for me before I start drilling, regarding proper placement to my Switch bar? What angle? What width? Etc...

Thanks

[Toby]

I never drilled...so don't know.

But choose an angle away from the center. Do you have my DVD? Watch the gear part where I took about it and see the clips for the angle and you will know what I mean.

Distance you can also imagine from the video. Don't have anything to measure with me.

[jyetley]

Yes, I have your videos and know what you mean. Thanks for everything!